Fishing spoons are among the most popular and widely used lures. There are a wide variety of scoops and they produce results for most anglers. There are a few different types of fishing spoons, and each type is best used with certain methods. The purpose of this section is to give you a breakdown of the type and the best way to use it.
Foundry spoons
Cast spoons are the traditional type of spoon and have oval-shaped hollow bodies with a single or triple hook attached by a split ring at the rear of the lure. Melting spoons are effective at different depths depending on their weight. Lighter cast buckets are better for surface fishing because they sink slowly. They can be recovered at a somewhat slow rate, which makes them ideal for cold water. The heavier type is better for bottom skimming because they sink well. These spoons need a faster recovery speed to maintain their movement, which makes them more suitable for warm water.
Drag buckets
Trolling spoons are also known as flutter spoons. They are much lighter than cast spoons, which makes them difficult to cast, which is why they are designed for schmeckle. They put out a wide action at much slower speeds.
Surface spoons
Surface scoops are great for catching fish that like to hide in weeds. These lures can be retrieved through brush beds with minimal snagging and hanging. There are a few different types of surface spoons. There are heavy metal spoons that roll back and forth, flatter spoons that zigzag horizontally, and spoons that have noise builders, like the buzzer or paddle wheel, that add noise to your bag of tricks.
Jigging Spoons
Fishing spoons are ideal for deep locations with lots of fish. They are not search lures and are much more productive when used the right way. Open your reel and allow the lure to bottom out. Once there, close the spool and start moving the spoon up and down. If you don’t get action, try faster or lower speeds or try a different location. If you find your jigging spoon caught on something, don’t throw it away. Simply move the lure until it releases.